USA · BOAT TRIPS IN NEW YORK CITY
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 boat trips in New York City that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before committing.
Circle Line’s 2-hour Harbor Lights cruise at night: near the Statue of Liberty, under major bridges, with expert narration and a full bar.
“The lights of NYC were fab at night and travelling under all the bridges got a great view and fab photos.”
A 2.5-hour Circle Line cruise around Manhattan with English narration, close Statue of Liberty views, and big bridge skyline moments.
“Very informative tour. Lots of things to see and great view of Statue of Liberty! Boat was clean and well stocked with snacks and drinks to buy.”
2-hour Circle Line Harbor Lights cruise with live narration, free Wi-Fi, and a full bar. Sail near Liberty and under bridges.
“Great overnight ferry ride. Best way to view Manhattan skyscrapers from all angles. Loved it all, will definitely go again the next time I'm in NYC.”
Narrated 2.5-hour Circle Line cruise around Manhattan with close Statue of Liberty views, major bridges, skyline, Wi-Fi, and deck options.
“We loved this tour! It was a great way to see the city and some of its amazing landmarks. Our tour guide was great, and was quite funny too.”
Skip the box office for a 50-minute harbor cruise with live narration, up-close Statue of Liberty photo stops, and skyline views.
“This was an unforgettable experience. When it started snowing midway through the trip, it added an extra layer of beauty and made the whole experience feel truly special. I would absolutely recommend it.”
Circle Line 90-minute landmarks cruise from Pier 83 for $34, see Liberty and Ellis Island, bridges, and Midtown skyline with live guide.
“Malachy Murray made it the best experience we had in NYC!! Thank you Malachy!!”
A 1.5-hour Circle Line cruise from Pier 83 for skyline views, close passes by Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, plus major NYC bridges.
“Fantastic excursion. David, the tour guide, was knowledgeable, informative and friendly. Well worth the money.”
90-minute NYC cruise from Pier 78 through Hudson and East Rivers, with live guide stories and a free digital Statue of Liberty photo.
“We did this boat trip by night and what an amazing way to view the city! Spectacular!!! There were refreshments available on board and also the opportunity to upgrade to VIP. Which was good although would have been worth it on a packed boat but not so much on our trip! Molly our guide on board was full of fun and interesting facts along the way on both sides of the river. I would definitely recommend this trip!”
Circle Line’s 1-hour Statue of Liberty skip-the-line cruise with close-up views, Ellis Island stories, and skyline passes from comfy indoor and deck seating.
“Brilliant view of the statue, Manhattan and Jersey City. Excellent and knowledgeable tour guide (David)”
Hudson and East River cruise from about $25, with Statue of Liberty selfie time, guided stories, and skyline views in 1 to 1.5 hours.
“Molly was great and very informative. She talked the perfect amount!!”
See the Statue of Liberty fast on a 50-minute Circle Line super express cruise from South Street Seaport, with live guide narration and Wi-Fi.
“Curator was excellent. Cruise ride was smooth. Well worth the money. Most definitely would recommend”
A 90-minute Hudson River cruise from Pier 78 with live narration, big NYC views, and a photo stop near Lady Liberty, plus snacks onboard.
“It was an awful experience. We were stuck in the lower level with over 100 people and you couldnt even see out the windows. I expected when I booked we would be able to sit up top and have clear views of Statue of Liberty. I would not recommend this to anyone.”
Sunset cruise from South Street Seaport area to Lady Liberty with music, indoor comfort, and close skyline views near Brooklyn Bridge.
“Amazing experience and worth every penny. What a beautiful way to see NYC”
Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise: a 2h45 water tour with AIA narration, up-close landmarks, and one included drink from Classic Harbor Line.
“Booked the experience for my mom and I to do when she came for thanksgiving as I recently had ACL and meniscus repair and walking isn’t the easiest right now. Requested a seat prior to booking where I’d be able to keep my locked brace straight. I was sat in the middle of the aisle, where every single person who was making their way to the bow of the ship had to move around me, or I had to move my leg. Had I sat with my leg under the table, I would’ve had my back turned to 90% of the sights. There were other seat options at my group…”
Pier 61 NYC dinner cruise with fresh buffet, unlimited coffee and tea, DJ music, and skyline views of Lady Liberty.
“The best part of the cruise were the sites from the top of the boat. The food was fine. Not being at a window during dinner was a negative. I was not on the cruise to sit 10 feet from a window. Service was great. The DJ and his music became loud and people were dancing. I thought this was not at all what I expected. A smaller boat was a seat at a window without all of that loud music would be a better choice for me.”
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